Monument record 6243/1/1 - Late C19th Tramway, Kettering Road
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Summary
Horse-drawn trams were introduced in 1881 with a tramway along the Kettering Road, east of the Racecourse, with the termnus at St Matthew's. These were replaced by electric trams in 1904.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Route of tramway along the Kettering Road east of The Racecourse is marked.
{2} Horse-drawn trams were introduced in 1881 with a tramway along the Kettering Road, east of the Racecourse, with the termnus at St Matthew's. These were replaced by electric trams in 1904.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1880, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (45NW), (unchecked) (Map). SNN56298.
<2> Butler A., 2007, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for The Racecourse Park, Northampton August 2007, p. 7 (Report). SNN108091.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN56298 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880. First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (45NW). 6 Inch to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN108091 Report: Butler A.. 2007. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for The Racecourse Park, Northampton August 2007. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 07/135. Northants Archaeology. p. 7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 76505 61827 (154m by 440m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 5 2021 1:28PM
